MI vs KKR, IPL 2024: Highlights - Starc's Four-Wicket Haul Powers Kolkata Knight Riders to 24-Run Victory over Mumbai Indians
Kolkata Knight Riders 169 (Venkatesh 70, Pandey 42, Bumrah 3-18) defeat Mumbai Indians 145 (Suryakumar 56, Starc 4-33) by 24 runs
Kolkata Knight Riders secured a crucial 24-run victory over Mumbai Indians to strengthen their position near the top of the IPL table, while Mumbai's hopes of reaching the playoffs suffered a significant setback.
The loss will sting for Mumbai, who had Kolkata reeling at 43 for 4 and then at 57 for 5, but failed to capitalize on their strong start. Despite Jasprit Bumrah's excellent closing spell, the 83-run partnership between Venkatesh Iyer and Manish Pandey allowed KKR to recover, a factor that would ultimately prove decisive.
Mumbai's batting struggles continued, yet a strong innings from Suryakumar Yadav kept them in the hunt as the match headed into the final overs. However, Mitchell Starc's outstanding performance in the 17th over, conceding just three runs, turned the game in KKR's favor. His contributions in the final over sealed the deal for Kolkata.
Starc Seals the Win
Mumbai needed just 51 runs off the final five overs, with Suryakumar Yadav still at the crease. However, Andre Russell's 16th over set the tone for the final stretch, with Suryakumar failing to capitalize on a full toss, resulting in a simple catch for wicketkeeper Phil Salt. Starc's brilliance in the 17th over followed, applying pressure that Mumbai couldn't overcome.
In the 19th over, with Mumbai needing 32 runs, Starc struck early by dismissing Tim David at long-on, followed by Piyush Chawla's catch at extra cover on the next ball. He then ended the match with a lethal yorker that bowled Gerald Coetzee, confirming Kolkata's victory.
Starc's resurgence was a highlight of the game, with his final figures of 4 for 33 also including the crucial wicket of Ishan Kishan with the new ball. Despite a rocky start to the season, Starc's performance demonstrated his capability to change the course of a game, contributing significantly to Kolkata's triumph.
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